New Member...But with a 5.0

Lethal302 · 04-23-2012, 07:07 PM

Hey guys,

I used to be a 350z owner so naturally I'm a fan of the 370 too. I have a 2012 Mustang 5.0 right now and I love it but every time I see a Z I want to get back in the seat of one. Pretty much just joined the forum to learn more about the 370 and possibly trade for one in the future (hopefully FI). Just figured I'd introduce myself and throw up a couple pics of the 5.0.

The handling of the mustang is far better than the earlier models and the shifting is actually really smooth. I put down 363whp and 353wtq on a mustang dyno bone stock, so the power is definitely there.

red6spd · 04-23-2012, 07:10 PM

Good looking 5.0. What do you miss most about the Z?

Jasonle · 04-23-2012, 07:11 PM

Nice man! And welcome!

Lethal302 · 04-23-2012, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by red6spd

Good looking 5.0. What do you miss most about the Z?

I like how you never see any Z's. There were 3 5.0's in the parking lot of my gym today. It also felt more like a sports car whereas this clearly feels like a muscle car. I like the tight knit community of Z owners too that I felt over on my350z

Mikes350z · 04-23-2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Lethal302

I like how you never see any Z's. There were 3 5.0's in the parking lot of my gym today. It also felt more like a sports car whereas this clearly feels like a muscle car. I like the tight knit community of Z owners too that I felt over on my350z

This is so true, I love that new 5.0 just like the Camaro V8 but there are too many, the Z is almost like an exclusive club.

Very nice looking 5.0 congrats.

sfearl1 · 04-23-2012, 07:24 PM

Nice 5.0! We had another previous 350z owner come over from a Shelby GT500... said the same thing, he missed the Z. He is now driving a 370 (nismo)

Here's his thread...

Looking into trading in mustang for 2012 or used Z

Lethal302 · 04-23-2012, 07:29 PM

Yeah its weird. I was so power hungry with the 350 and I had an auto and I really wanted to get into a 6spd so the 5.0 met both of those requirements. I loved my Z though I literally felt like I could have cried when I sold it lol. I had the Nismo v2 kit on it, HKS exhaust, Injen Intake, TSW wheels, tinted windows, sound system etc... was a great learning experience for me

sfearl1 · 04-23-2012, 07:37 PM

I know the feeling man. I had a 350 that got totaled before I was ready to let it go. I bought an Evo X a month later that was waaaay faster, but it just didn't give me the same satisfaction as the Z. I traded the X for a 370 seven months after that. I honestly haven't looked back since

Lethal302 · 04-23-2012, 07:39 PM

Ughh stop talking me into this haha. If I could find a nice TT/SC'd 370 I'd gladly trade the mustang+cash for it

m4a1mustang · 04-23-2012, 07:39 PM

Welcome!

864Zbeast · 04-23-2012, 07:42 PM

Nice 5.0

wow!

Lethal302 · 04-23-2012, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Welcome!

haha didn't expect to see another mustang owner on here

FairladyZ · 04-23-2012, 07:53 PM

Damn .... I love the mustang 5.0 but what kept me from getting one is that there is a **** load of variations of mustangs and camaros which makes it very common on the streets

That's the same reason I overlooked the camaro ss

They both have cheap entry level v6 which many people buy and makes them common

m4a1mustang · 04-23-2012, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Lethal302

haha didn't expect to see another mustang owner on here

There are quite a few of us here, actually.

Lethal302 · 04-23-2012, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

There are quite a few of us here, actually.

Good to know...are you considering a 370 too?

04-23-2012, 07:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lethal302 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Long Island Posts: 19 Drives: 2012 Mustang GT Rep Power: 13	New Member...But with a 5.0 Hey guys, I used to be a 350z owner so naturally I'm a fan of the 370 too. I have a 2012 Mustang 5.0 right now and I love it but every time I see a Z I want to get back in the seat of one. Pretty much just joined the forum to learn more about the 370 and possibly trade for one in the future (hopefully FI). Just figured I'd introduce myself and throw up a couple pics of the 5.0. The handling of the mustang is far better than the earlier models and the shifting is actually really smooth. I put down 363whp and 353wtq on a mustang dyno bone stock, so the power is definitely there.

04-23-2012, 07:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	Good looking 5.0. What do you miss most about the Z? __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

04-23-2012, 07:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	Nice man! And welcome! __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

04-23-2012, 07:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 17	Nice 5.0! We had another previous 350z owner come over from a Shelby GT500... said the same thing, he missed the Z. He is now driving a 370 (nismo) Here's his thread... Looking into trading in mustang for 2012 or used Z __________________ Scott

04-23-2012, 07:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 17	I know the feeling man. I had a 350 that got totaled before I was ready to let it go. I bought an Evo X a month later that was waaaay faster, but it just didn't give me the same satisfaction as the Z. I traded the X for a 370 seven months after that. I honestly haven't looked back since __________________ Scott

04-23-2012, 07:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lethal302 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Long Island Posts: 19 Drives: 2012 Mustang GT Rep Power: 13	Yeah its weird. I was so power hungry with the 350 and I had an auto and I really wanted to get into a 6spd so the 5.0 met both of those requirements. I loved my Z though I literally felt like I could have cried when I sold it lol. I had the Nismo v2 kit on it, HKS exhaust, Injen Intake, TSW wheels, tinted windows, sound system etc... was a great learning experience for me

04-23-2012, 07:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
Lethal302 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Long Island Posts: 19 Drives: 2012 Mustang GT Rep Power: 13	Ughh stop talking me into this haha. If I could find a nice TT/SC'd 370 I'd gladly trade the mustang+cash for it

04-23-2012, 07:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Welcome! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-23-2012, 07:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
864Zbeast Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Walhalla/Clemson, SC Posts: 874 Drives: 09 BS 370z Rep Power: 14	Nice 5.0 wow!

04-23-2012, 07:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
FairladyZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 850 Drives: 2012 370Z TRNG SPRT Rep Power: 17	Damn .... I love the mustang 5.0 but what kept me from getting one is that there is a **** load of variations of mustangs and camaros which makes it very common on the streets That's the same reason I overlooked the camaro ss They both have cheap entry level v6 which many people buy and makes them common

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